Yamato and Zena head toward Zena's workplace.
Yamato: "Are you sure?"
Zena: "Yes, absolutely. They'll welcome you."
They arrive in front of a massive door. Zena knocks. A voice echoes from within: "Who is it?"
Zena replies: "The red cat."
The voice responds: "Code?"
Zena: "5505."
The door opens. A man with black hair and green eyes, wearing a black mask over his mouth, appears.
"Who is with you?"
Zena: "He's a vampire who can help us. The plan."
The man replies: "Fine. But I'll kill him if he makes one wrong move."
They enter. Four other people are inside—three men and a woman. A tall figure with long black hair and black eyes stands up. Zena says:
"Commander, this man carries the mark of erasure."
The man replies: "What's your name?"
Yamato: "My name is Yamato Zeno."
The commander says: "I am Tyger, leader of the Black Mark Organization. Let's get organized."
Yamato asks: "What are your goals?"
Tyger replies: "To erase all forms of power."
"The Rife — the Golden Marks — ruined this world when they were awakened. The world turned into its worst form. People die every day under war and weakness. Whoever holds power holds rule. Whoever holds rule holds everything. That's what we reject. So we hunt those who bear the golden marks."
This is what Commander Tyger said.
Yamato responds: "You can't change this. Even if you erase every kind of power, they'll find new ones. Power or cause doesn't matter—it's human instinct. Blood satisfies their desire, even if it means another person's life. They won't care."
The masked man speaks: "If you claim humans love bloodshed, what about vampires? Who do you think is the monster?"
Yamato smirks, glancing at the man. "What is a vampire, in your opinion? Who do you consider the true beast?"
Commander Tyger interrupts: "Alright, let's end this conversation for now. If you accept our request, I'll choose one of our members to fight you—a test."
Yamato raises a finger, pointing directly at the masked man:
"I won't fight anyone else."
The man says: "My name is Garo. Pleased to meet you."
Yamato replies: "Likewise."
Garo gives him a sharp look. In a blink, he vanishes and reappears beside Yamato.
Both turn simultaneously and clash fists, then separate in opposite directions.
Yamato moves swiftly, launching a kick toward Garo. Garo dodges.
Then Yamato throws a punch at Yamato's face. Yamato counters with a punch to the stomach. They begin exchanging blows—but neither lands a hit.
Suddenly, Yamato activates his Rife:
"Divine Flame."
A strike hits Garo's chest, sending him flying. He lands on his knees, raising his head angrily.
Before Yamato can react, Garo moves with blinding speed, ripping off his mask. His eyes glow fiercely as he says: "Stop!"
Suddenly, Yamato freezes in place—he can't move.
Garo approaches him and says: "I've ended your command."
He throws a punch—but at the last moment, Yamato dodges and blocks it.
Yamato steps back slightly, but suddenly feels a sudden attack from behind. A powerful punch to his back sends him crashing to the ground.
Before he realizes what's happening, Yamato's eyes ignite. He unleashes his Golden Mark.
A crimson aura envelops him completely, sweeping through everyone present. He speaks:
"Partial Erasure."